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Lara, the first guide dog in Greece, passed away at the age of 16. The black Labrador Retriever was a symbol for people with vision problems in the country. Inspired by Lara, her owner, psychologist and blind by birth Ioanna-Maria Gertsou had established a Guide Dog School and named it …

Dionysis Arvanitakis, the baker of Kos, a truly gentle soul, passed away at the age of 79. ealy Sunday morning. He was surrounded by his beloved family members. Arvanitakis gained worldwide publicity when at the peak of the refugee crisis he was donating loafs of bread and fyllo-pastries to the …

“The Hero of Aegean”, Hellenic Coast Guard officer, Captain Kyriakos Papadopoulos, who rescued more than 5,000 people at the peak of Migration Crisis passed away at the age of 44. He suffered a heart attack on Tuesday night. At the peak of the Migration Crisis 2015-2016, the captain of Greek …

She was THE beauty of the golden age of the Greek cinema industry and the country’s ‘Crazy Girl’ after a song she sang in one of her best films. Zoi Laskari. She was found dead in her home in Porto Rafti on Friday. She was 73 years old. Crazy Girl …

June 13, 2017Very MixComments Off on Kostas Efimeros, founder of independent media The Press Project dies at 42

The founder and the soul of Greek independent media The Press Project, Kostas Efimeros, passed away at the age of 42. He died after a heart attack on Tuesday morning. His partner Graneta Karatza confirmed the new with a post on Facebook. posted the news on social media. “My Kostas …

One of Greece’s music legends, composer, songwriter and singer, Loukianos Kilaidonis passed away at the age of 74 his family announced on Tuesday. In the last days, Kilaidonis was hospitalized in an Athens hospital. He had long suffered from heart problems. He died of heart failure and respiratory infection. He …

The oldest Greek passed away at the age of 112. His name was Theodoros Masouras and he was farmer from profession. His hobby was writing poetry. He was from a village in Ileia, Western Peloponesse and had moved to Achaia years ago. During his long life he witnessed the most …

December 27, 2016MusicComments Off on Unforgettable! George Michael enters stage holding the Greek flag (video)

The death of George Michael on Christmas day shocked the world. And this not only because his hit Last Christmas has been playing all over since 1984. He was just 53 years old. A day after his death was announced everything about him has been written by international media and …

November 21, 2016PoliticsComments Off on Former President Kostis Stephanopoulos passed away at the age of 90

One of the most popular Greek politician and president of the Republic, Konstantinos (Kostis) Stephanopoulos passed away at the age of 90. The conservative politician served as President of the Greek Republic two consecutive terms from 1995 to 2005. He was admitted to a hospital in Athens on Tuesday diagnosed …

August 23, 2016CultureComments Off on Actor Andreas Barkoulis passed away at the age of 80

Famous Greek actor Andreas Barkoulis passed away at the age of 80 in an Athens hospital where he was struggling against cardio-respiratory problems. Andreas Barkoulis was an actor for cinema, theater and television. Born in Piraeus on August 4, 1936, he studied acting and during his graduation he was featured …

June 1, 2016CultureComments Off on Campaigner for Parthenon Marbles, Eddie O’Hara, passed away

The leader of the British campaign to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, Eddie O’Hara, passed way at the age of 78. He became chairman of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles (BCRPM) in 2010. The BCRPM formed in 1983, supports Greek demands for the London …

January 7, 2016CultureComments Off on Grande Dame of Greek Theater, Anna Synodinou, passes away at age of 88

One of the most emblematic personalities of the Greek theater, actress Anna Synodinou passed away at the age of 88 after a long disease. Anna Synodinou who served also as member of the Greek Parliament was born in the town of Loutraki on November 21st 1927. An actress with a …

January 26, 2015CultureComments Off on Famous singer Demis Roussos passed away at the age of 68 in Athens

World famous Greek singer Demis Roussos passed away at the age of 68. According to Greek media, the reason of his death in the early morning hours of Sunday is unknown, but the singer has been suffering from various health problems in the last years. He died in private hospital …

Loukanikos, the famous riot dog of Athens has apparently passed away. According to newspaper Avgi Online, the famous four-legged passed away already last May. He was a little over ten years old. Loukanikos became famous and gains admirers all over the world when he ‘led’ the anti-austerity protests in Athens. …

Jenny Vanou: one of the greatest Greek singers. The woman with the incredible crystal clear voice. The woman who was called “The Voice”. The ‘muse’ for many Greek composers. The star of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Jenny Vanou passed away at the age of 75 after long battle with cancer, …

November 15, 2013PoliticsComments Off on Cyprus’ former President Glafkos Clerides dies at 94

Former president of Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides passed away early Friday evening at the age of 94. Glafkos Clerides was one of the most prominent personalities of Cyprus, who tried to unify the divided island and guided the country to European Union membership. Irony of the history. Glafkos Clerides passed …

September 27, 2013CultureComments Off on Great Greek singer Poly Panou, 73, passes away after battle with cancer

One of the greatest voices of Greece, one of the grande dames of Greek popular music, Poly Panou passed away on Friday losing a long battle against cancer. She was 73 years old. Her songs and her original voice made her one of the best Greeks female singers. Every song …

I can’t help. I must report about the passing away of Italian singer Jimmy Fontana. Because he sang one of the most beautiful songs: Il Mondo. All these years I never knew what Fontana sang about in his song “The world” but I loved it. Jimmy Fontana: Il Mondo Jimmy …

April 5, 2013PoliticsComments Off on Navy Admiral Nikos Pappas, leader of Velos-mutiny against junta, passed away

Nikos Pappas, the Navy commander of the Velos mutiny against the junta, passed away at the age of 83. He became famous when he withdrew destroyer Velos from a NATO exercise in May 1973 and led the ship to a port in Italy. There he and 31 other officers sought …

Deputy speaker of Greek parliament, Athanasios Nakos has died at the age of 63, Greek media reported on Thursday afternoon. Nakos had recently undergone a heart surgery and was hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital in Athens. Greek private Mega TV mentioned ‘some post operation complications’ as …